Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Further details and a Catholic Education Service Support Staff application form are available to download from the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust website www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/vacancies in the General Information & Forms section.

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Job Description

Person Specification

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Full time Early Years
37 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday-Thursday 8.30-4.00pm Friday, term time only
NJC Grade SO1, scale point 23 - 25, salary £30,151 to £32,020 FTE
Actual salary £25,299 -26,867 per annum

Required from September 2023, the Governors of Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover a full time position working predominantly in Early Years.

The role also includes one day general Teaching Assistant duties and support for individual children. Our Teaching Assistant support staff are also important members of our Lunchtime Team. The school is keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual.

Holy Name Voluntary Academy in the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, is a popular and successful school serving a diverse population in Harrogate. Ideally, we are looking for someone who:
 Can support the Catholic/Christian ethos of the school.
 A talented primary practitioner with high expectations and standard, who will be committed to the progress of all children.
 Has experience in working with children in EYFS.
 Has experience of working with children with EAL and supporting SEN pupils.
 Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly supported by a strong team.
 Is an excellent communicator, able to liaise successfully with children, colleagues and parents.
 Will be committed to attending staff and moderation meetings across the Trust, after school.

In return we can offer:

 A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated.
 Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard.
 A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff team.

For further information, please contact Sheila Flynn, Office Manager on 0113 2677532. Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.

Further details and a Catholic Education Service Support Staff application form are available to download from the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust website www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/vacancies in the General Information & Forms section.

Please email your completed application to the school office at flynns@holynameleeds.co.uk addressed to Ms Given, Acting Headteacher. Please note, CVs cannot be accepted.

 Closing Date: Friday 30th June 2023
 Interviews: Week commencing 3rd July 2023

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DSB enhanced disclosure certificate.

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